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Spanish Phrase

También necesitamos centros de mesa.

/tamˈbjen ne.seˈsi.ta.mos ˈsen.tɾos de ˈme.sa/
Meaning"We also need table centerpieces."
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Meaning

The sentence means ‘We also need table centerpieces.’ It is used when you are planning an event and want to add decorative items to the tables, emphasizing that this is an additional requirement.

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When to use

Use this phrase during event planning conversations, when discussing wedding, birthday, or banquet preparations, or when checking a checklist of items that still need to be bought or arranged.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Tambiénnecesitamoscentrosdemesa

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También (adverb)

‘También’ means ‘also’ or ‘too’ and is usually placed at the beginning of the sentence for emphasis.

2

Necesitamos (verb)

Conjugated in the present indicative, ‘necesitamos’ is the first‑person plural form of ‘necesitar’ (to need).

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Centros de mesa (noun phrase)

A compound noun meaning ‘table centerpieces’; the noun ‘centro’ is pluralized while ‘mesa’ stays singular.

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Preposition de

‘De’ links the two nouns, indicating the type of centre – literally ‘centres of table’.

🗨In Conversation

A

¿Qué cosas faltan para la boda?

What things are still missing for the wedding?

También necesitamos centros de mesa.

We also need table centerpieces.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • También necesitamos de centros de mesa.

    ‘Necesitar’ does not take the preposition ‘de’ before its direct object.

  • También necesitamos centro de mesas.

    The noun ‘centro’ is pluralized, not ‘mesa’; the correct plural is ‘centros de mesa’.

  • Necesitamos centros de mesa también.

    Placing ‘también’ at the end can change the emphasis and sounds less natural.

↔Alternatives

  • También requerimos centros de mesa.

    We also require table centerpieces.

  • También hace falta poner centros de mesa.

    We also need to put table centerpieces.

  • Necesitamos también centros de mesa.

    We also need table centerpieces.

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking countries, elaborate ‘centros de mesa’ are a staple of celebrations, from weddings to quinceañeras. Floral arrangements, candles, or themed décor are common. Keep the register polite and neutral; this phrase works both in formal planning meetings and casual chats with friends.